1961 Amateur World Series
# 1961 Amateur World Series

The 1961 Amateur World Series was the 15th Amateur World Series. It was the only one held in Costa Rica, taking place in San Jose. It was held from April 7 through April 21, 1961. It was the first international tournament to feature a Cuban entry since the Cuban revolution.

## Final standings

| Rk | Team | Record |
| - | - | - |
| 1 | Cuba | 9–0 |
| 2 | Mexico | 7–2 |
| 3 | Venezuela | 6–3 |
| 4 | Panama | 6–3 |
| 5 | Costa Rica | 4–5 |
| 6 | Guatemala | 1–8 |
| 7 | Honduras | 1–3 |
| 8 | Netherlands Antilles | 1–3 |
| 9 | Nicaragua | 1–3 |
| 10 | El Salvador | 0–4 |
